BMI Foundation, Inc.
The John Lennon Award
An annual competition for student songwriters and composers writing in contemporary genres like pop, rock, indie, and R&B.
Award
$20,000
Deadline
January 15 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due January 15 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a U.S. resident
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 24
- Must be a student songwriter or composer of contemporary genres (e.g. pop, rock, indie, R&B)
What you'll need
- Submit original musical works for review by music industry professionals
How to apply
- Submit your original musical compositions through the official BMI Foundation application Google Form.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJXf6lA83Yxz4ON6lxVC2WTYOSsU6d-s0Cpw13sGLMY6ZVWQ/viewform
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